Overall Performance
Markus Welsch had a strong performance in the 2019 Karlsruhe Hyrox race. He finished with an overall rank of 80, which places him in the top 18% of 427 athletes. In his age group (35-39), he ranked 17th out of 69 athletes, which is in the top 24%. His overall time was 01:26:33, with a total running time of 00:44:45, which was 03:17 slower than the average for his finish time.
In terms of his splits, Markus performed well in the Ski Erg, Sled Push, Sled Pull, Farmers Carry, Sandbag Lunges, and Rowing segments, with times that were faster than the average. However, he struggled in the Running 1, Running 2, Burpees Broad Jump, Running 5, Running 8, Wall Balls, and Roxzone segments, where he lost significant time compared to the average.
Segments to Improve
1. Running 1: Markus was 00:34 slower than the average in this segment. To improve his running performance, he should focus on interval training and speed work. Incorporating exercises like sprints, hill repeats, and tempo runs can help improve his speed and endurance.
2. Running 2: Markus was 00:13 slower than the average in this segment. Similar to Running 1, he should incorporate interval training and speed work to improve his running performance. Additionally, working on his running form and stride efficiency can help him gain speed and reduce the time lost in this segment.
3. Burpees Broad Jump: Markus was 00:33 slower than the average in this segment. To improve his performance in Burpees Broad Jump, he should focus on strengthening his upper body and core through exercises like push-ups, planks, and medicine ball slams. Additionally, practicing explosive movements like box jumps and plyometric exercises can help improve his power and speed in this segment.
4. Running 5: Markus was 00:16 slower than the average in this segment. Incorporating longer distance runs into his training routine can help improve his endurance and speed in running. Additionally, working on his pacing during races and training can help him maintain a consistent speed throughout the segment.
5. Running 8: Markus was 00:40 slower than the average in this segment. To improve his performance in Running 8, he should focus on building his endurance through longer distance runs and incorporating hill training. Additionally, incorporating strength training exercises that target the lower body, such as squats and lunges, can help improve his running performance.
Strategies
- Pacing: Markus should work on maintaining a consistent pace throughout the race. It is important for him to avoid starting too fast and burning out later in the race. He can achieve this by practicing pacing during training runs and races.
- Transition Time: Markus should aim to minimize his transition time in the Roxzone segment. Improving his overall fitness and practicing smooth and efficient transitions between exercises can help reduce the time lost in this segment.
- Strength vs Running: Markus should assess his profile based on his total running time. If his total running time is faster than average, he should focus on improving his overall strength and transition time. If his total running time is slower than average, he should prioritize running training to improve his speed and endurance.
- Practice Specific Exercises: Markus should incorporate specific exercises and drills into his training routine to target the segments where he lost the most time. For example, he can incorporate interval training, speed work, and upper body/core strengthening exercises to improve his performance in Burpees Broad Jump and Wall Balls.
Overall, Markus Welsch had a solid performance in the 2019 Karlsruhe Hyrox race. By focusing on the identified areas of improvement and implementing the suggested training strategies and techniques, he can enhance his performance and achieve even better results in future races.